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We remember William John Riches
We remember William John Riches
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
20556
Essex Regiment
Source:3732691
1915
death
Died at Sea on the Trooper "Royal Edward". The boat was hit by a German U Boat en route to Gallipoli
At Sea
Turkey
Source:7343331
Source:8512041
Source:8512030
13th August 1915
burial
Died at Sea. No Known Grave
Turkey
Source:8512041
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Riches |
| Source | 7343331 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20556 | Essex Regiment | Private |
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Roll of Honour, Herringfleet, SuffolkHis name appears on the Roll of Honour inside St Margaret's Church, Herringfleet, Suffolk
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Claire71194
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Claire71194 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Edward Trooper Sinking | Claire71194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour, Herringfleet, Suffolk | Claire71194 |
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